The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Ethan rubbed his nose and looked out of the window. “Aren’t you supposed to be back next week? Well, I’m kind of busy now. I’ll ask someone to pick you up.”

Ethan heard the bustling sounds of traffic from the other end of the line. Charis managed to hear his words and answered casually, “Well, surprise! Anyway, it’s okay if you can’t make it. I’ll figure it out myself.”

Although Charis tried to sound cheerful, Ethan could hear the disappointment in her voice. “Are you free tonight?” she asked expectantly. “We haven’t seen each other for three years. Shall we meet today?”

“I’m not free tonight.” Ethan thought about Janet storming out of the house in a fit of pique. “Maybe next time.”

“You always say that. You have to tell me what you mean when you say ‘next time’. I haven’t seen you in three years. Can’t I even ask you out for dinner? Is that too much to ask?” Charis grunted.

She had always been honest about her feelings. Ethan’s constant rejection annoyed her. Charis only wanted to catch up with him and couldn’t understand why Ethan was constantly refusing her. She couldn’t keep her composure anymore.

“I’m really busy tonight. Besides, you will be in the company tomorrow. I’ll see you there,” Ethan mumbled. “We can catch up then.”

Ethan well. He had always been indifferent toward everyone and was devoid

you in the company tomorrow.” The smile on Charis’ face

three years, but Ethan hadn’t changed one

phone and

painful. Only she knew what it felt to love someone so much and

with Ethan instead of taking over her family’s business. Ethan had nothing but talent when they started the

business picked up, and he became Brandon Larson — the CEO of

love for him, but he rejected her. Charis was devastated. She left the country and stayed abroad for

had he tried contacting her. Everyone assumed she would have moved on. But her feelings had only grown stronger during the three

mess. Charis had assumed Ethan had rejected her because